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| Robinson Preserve Visitor Center |
Robinson's Preserve is a 400 acre park with a 40 foot observation tower with views of the Gulf of Mexico, bays and the Manatee River, plus views of 4 counties.
Kayakers can paddle the mangrove trails or out into the river. there is a 500 foot boardwalk and 10 miles of hiking/biking shell trails that connect to the beaches, waterways and marshland.
The Valentine House is an old Victorian house and was moved to the park by barge on the river and renovated at the cost of 350,000, and is used as the visitor center.
The preserve is a coastal ecosystem that is a bird lovers paradise and also has resident coyotes, raccoon and other wild life.
Open daily to the public from dawn to dusk. FREE of charge and
Satellite view from Google Maps.... 6. 2 miles from my front door......
31 comments:
Oh what a beautiful house - wouldn't mind living in one of those :) Seems to be a beautiful place. Enjoy your day!
Oh how lovely! A perfect example of an old Southern home.
Lovely photos!
"Auntie"
I'd like to sit a spell on that porch.
Best,
Bonnie
That is a beautifully done renovation...You can tell the public appreciates it too. It is in excellent condition and surrounded by so much beauty.
Thank you for sharing and OMCs just a hop, skip and jump from you so you can go every day.
Hugs Madi and Mom
That is one cool map! This house is neat too.
What a lovely home except all I can think about is having to paint all those spindles!!!!
What a wonderful place to visit! That old house is just gorgeous.
now that is my dream house...perfect colors...porch...rocking chairs...and I would be 6.2 miles from the Madsnapper...even better...
The house is a beauty and so well kept. Do you visit there often? I did not realize that you live that close to the ocean. Lucky you!
it looks gorgeous! i think i'd be hanging out on that porch with my camera!
Lovely visitors' centre! And I love the word "free."
That's the veranda of my hubby's dreams! What a beautiful house and great place to visit.
Looks like a nice place to visit!
I so love that visitor's center...I wish it was my house. Sounds like a wonderful place to go to walk and snap.
Now if I could only get a cold beverage and claim a chair on that porch,I would probably be there for the rest of the day.
Beautiful house. Looks like a great place to visit. Have a wonderful day!
Love your header :)
I want a house like that. It's so pretty. Sounds like a wonderful place to visit.
What a gorgeous and well maintained place.
Love that porch!
What an awesome house. I love the porch. I could live there and be very happy :)
I am surprised by the fact that they moved that in by barge. Very costly, but very beautiful. They upkeep it really nice too.
It's a beauty esp against a blue sky. Loooks like a great place to visit.
Beautiful! I love porches!
Love the front porch.
Such a pretty place! Definitely my kind of house!
That is one gorgeous house! I can see myself sitting on the porch...well, not really, you know what I mean. :D
Oh,my goodness!! How I would love to have a porch like that with rockers and a swing. Beautiful house! Hugs
what a gorgeous house! love the front porch. thank you for the history lesson and your beautiful images.
What a wonderful spot. You do live in a fascinating area.
You my friends live in a awesome place. ♥
Wow! Thanks for taking us along!
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